Asian black bears are usually herbivorous but have been known to attack humans who trap or kill the animals for traditional medicine
The video, taken in China, shows the animal trapped within a courtyard as men and woman beat it with sticks and pelt it with stones.
According to reports from the country, it had accidentally strayed into the compound and desperate locals tried to keep it penned in fearing it could attack if it managed to escape.
They can be heard screaming as they use long poles to beat the bear away from a wall while others appear to throw stones at the large bear.
It is unclear where the video was taken but it was posted online earlier today.
And it is not known what happened to the bear.
The bear is most likely an Asian black bear, which can be found in the north east, south west and in central Sichuan province.
They are a protected species in China and the National Protection Wildlife Law stipulates that anyone hunting or catching bears without permits will be subject to severe punishment.
They are usually herbivorous but have been known to attack humans who trap or kill the animals for traditional medicine.
Last week a Japanese man in his 60s fought off a wild bear using karate to save his life.
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